Can We Block the Rams???

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(02-01-2022, 12:13 AM)Bilbo Saggins Wrote: Maybe trying to block them straight up isn't the way to go. Using 6 OL, lining Drew Sample up at FB, and shifting the pocket to either side for planned rollouts could mitigate their strengths on D-line.

If Stafford isn't 100%, rushing 5/stacking the box might be the way to go. I don't think that they can afford to sit back in soft zones and let the Rams dominate the time of possession all game long. I would think that they're more methodical and less explosive on offense, so stifling the run early could pay off. 

This won't be a popular opinion around here, but I almost think you do the opposite.  Go empty, and spread them out.  Burrow is faster than people think and can make one guy miss if it isn't on his blind side.  I think Jonah can handle Bell, but if Donald gets a clean whiff and a clear shot, Joe won't have much time to make him miss.

Maybe have a single back chip or just be a "personal protector" that lines up in front of Burrow in shotgun and tries to plug up the middle, but then releases as a quick checkdown.

It seems as though the offense has dummed it down so much with the first down runs, etc, to protect Burrow, and while I agree that was smart to this point, I think they will need to attack this defense with what they do best.  Otherwise, it could be a really long day for the offense.